Dupilumab (Dupixent) is the first medicine to improve signs of eosinophilic esophagitis and support weight gain in children ages 1 to 11, for whom there are no currently approved treatments.
What we're seeing as a trend is this significant increase in synthetic opioids, specifically fentanyl, being contaminated and causing severe overdoses.
Donald Miller, PharmD, discussed how the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has created confusion around access to methotrexate for patients in some states that are limiting abortion access.
Pharmacies and pharmacists are increasingly utilized for point-of-care (POC) services, including testing for infections that can be diagnosed via rapid testing.
Donald Klepser, PhD, MBA, professor and dean of academic affairs at the College of Pharmacy in the University of Nebraska Medical Center, discusses how pharmacy technicians can manage their own stress and burnout.
Lumryz (FT218) treats cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy.
Pharmacy’s workers' compensation claims for medication expenses are basis of action.
Quality refers to a set of systems that minimizes errors, maximizes performance and efficiency, and which provides the user with an optimal experience to receive the greatest health benefits.
Physician’s Choice Joint Support helps with joint flexibility and repair, as well as a healthy inflammatory response.
Pharmacies are so much more attuned to being able to use that technician to the top of his or her license and credential.
Zonisade is the first and only FDA-approved oral liquid formulation of zonisamide, which helps patients with epilepsy who have difficulty swallowing tablets.
We spend a lot of time harping on vaccine hesitancy, but one thing we don't talk about is vaccine access, and that is really a very key indicator to a lack of cultural competency.
Mark these products for mandatory patient education on the cartons and in the pharmacy computer system.
Organizations such as the Appalachian Community Cancer Alliance are working to leverage technology and improve barriers to care.
Pharmacists are in an excellent position to educate and counsel patients on current recommendations.
Logan Franck, PharmD, BCACP, a clinical associate professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, discuses his American Association of Pharmacy Technicians session on over-the-counter medications.
Results are first to show causal relationship between losing mLOY in the blood and development of cardiovascular disease.
Data indicate that consumption of 7 or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in the brain, which has been linked to Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases.
Ruxolitinib (Opzelura; Incyte) cream 1.5% is the first and only treatment approved by the FDA for repigmentation in patients with vitiligo.
Dalbavancin (Dalvance) is indicated for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused by designated susceptible strains of Gram-positive microorganisms.
MoveMD is intended for joint pain and discomfort.
It's really important that we capitalize on this time and the impact that pharmacists had to make some of this reform permanent.
Tildrakizumab-asmn is a humanized IgG1/k monoclonal anti-IL-23 antibody indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
Phase 3 study follows recent approval of the drug for the same condition in individuals aged 12 years and older who weight at least 40 kg.
Influenza viruses typically circulate in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter and spring, but they occasionally can circulate more during the summer months, as did the 2009 H1N1 pandemic strain.
A study demonstrated the role of the serotonin 1B receptor in appetite and showed that triptan, a commonly prescribed migraine medicine, may be repurposed for appetite suppression and obesity.
If we are culturally competent, then we know the impacts of social determinants of health can have and how racism and transphobia homophobia can contribute to the social determinants of health.
Ryan Burke, PharmD, director of professional affairs at Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, discusses how the changing role of pharmacy technicians has also helped the role of the pharmacist.
Persistence by pharmacists and showing patients respect can help overcome misinformation.
Patients with diabetes on Medicare Advantage were also less likely to be prescribed newer, more expensive medicine than patients on Medicare Fee-For-Service plans, indicating potential disparities in care.
